- Address: Royal Road, A1, Queen St, Port Louis, Mauritius
- Phone: +230 242 1129
- Website: http://www.jummahmasjid.org/
- Discovery: 1853
- Architectural style: Islamic architecture
The Jammah Mosque is one of the main religious structures of Mauritius . Being a Muslim spiritual center, the Jammah mosque sometimes resembles a building from an eastern fairy tale. Traditional for Islamic architecture, the dome-gambiz and snow-white minaret towers look solemn and calm, which creates a sharp contrast with the busy street. A skillful carving on the gate will delight your gaze, and the atmosphere of appeasing the sanctuary will persuade you to personally study the mosque.
People from all over the world, being in the capital of the island of Mauritius, first of all visit this cult and historically important place.
History of creation
History says that in 1852 members of the trade community of Port Louis jointly purchased, in the name of the Muslim community of Mauritius, two sites located on Royal Street. After the buyers said that they are not owners, and the money spent does not belong personally to them, but to the entire Muslim community of the island. For this act they received special powers in the community, and the lands were, of course, provided for the construction of a special place where Muslims could come to worship Allah, meditate and immerse themselves in their inner world.
On one of the plots was a building built in 1825. It was converted into a temporary prayer house, and, thus, it was the basis for the future mosque. The discovery took place in 1853, but the creation of a truly beautiful place took more than twenty years. During this time, the Jammah Mosque began to play a significant role in the cultural and religious life of the island's Muslims, and also gained an honorable place on the list of the most important sights of the island.
Resulting the name of the mosque
The name of the mosque Jammah in Arabic means "Friday". This is the most important day for Muslims. it is on Friday that they gather in the mosque together to worship the one God, confirming their infinite devotion and faith, and also to listen to the sermon and expand their knowledge about Allah and the religion of Islam. I would like to note that the popularity of the Jammah mosque is so great that weekly Friday prayers are broadcast live on radio and local television.
How to find the Jammah Mosque?
It is not difficult to get to the mosque. Passing the center of the city and the Chinatown, you will see the shrine in all its grandeur and tranquility. You can also orient yourself at the stop of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam St. it is near our sight. Free admission. Visiting time is from early morning until noon. As it should be in such places, clothes should be decent. An ordinary visit consists of observing a prayer, a tour of the mosque and a session, during which visitors are given the opportunity to get answers to the questions that arise.
We also recommend visiting other equally interesting sights of the island: parks Pamplemus , Domen-le-Pai and Black River Gorges , postal museum and museum of photography and many others. other
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